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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,826.21, 11,731.92 and 2,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,826.21, 11,731.92 and 2,628.44 is: 3,940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,826.21 : 11,731.92 = 2,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,826.21/11,731.92 = 2,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,826.21x = 11,731.92 × 2,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,826.21x = 30,836,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836,647.80/7,826.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.18

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